66 Power Brake setup

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Sabatona
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66 Power Brake setup

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Hi all.

Need some assistance.

My 66 was originally a Power Brake car, but at some point someone converted it to manual brakes.

Here is what it looks like currently:
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Looks like someone soldered an adapter to the brake line to mate it up with the current master cylinder.

There is a junction on the apron, but no proportioning valve.

I also have the vacuum tube from the intake manifold that connect via hose to the booster.

My car is a 4 wheel drum setup. Also considering to go to discs on the front and a dual master cylinder for safety.

I have the original (i think) booster and master cylinder. Here it is:
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The previous owner also gave me this assembly, which I am assuming is the mechanism for the power brake system inside the car:
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So, my questions are:

1: Does anyone have a photo of the proper brake like routing for the PB setup?
2: Do these parts in the photos look correct?

I am planning to replace the booster and the master cylinder, and I am also considering to replace all the brake lines. If someone makes a kit please advise.

Thanks in advance for the help, Len
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Re: 66 Power Brake setup

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WOW! :shock: :shock: :shock: in all my days I have never seen anyone weld or solder on brake lines. it took me a few minutes to see it! that guy either needed a wheel barrow for his kahonas or a thimble for his brains, I'd give him a thimble.
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